If perhaps you are in Keith and have put unleaded in a diesel vehicle we offer countrywide 24hr wrong fuel solutions to remove the petrol from the car. Regardless of if you have put unleaded petrol in a diesel car and have driven it we are still in a position to help out.
Mistakenly put petrol in a diesel car? Or even put diesel in a petrol car?
Give us a call and obtain sincere guidance and practical help for your precise circumstances
We would go to you to perform the full fuel drain & purge right there on scene
When we have finished you will be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting national coverage, in Banffshire in particular. We mainly attend to:
Regardless of the automobile make or model, we have the ability to deal with the car there and then. Even if it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road again.
The technique of removing unleaded from a diesel vehicle is generally the same for the vast majority of motor vehicles. Obviously it may vary a little as every brand has their unique fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally follows the below points:
When someone has put petrol in a diesel car they have a few very common questions. So we have compiled a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions for you
Turn off the car as soon as possible and call us. Continuing to run a vehicle on the wrong fuel can potentially damage it. We will be able to give you advice and assistance based on your circumstances
It can. However, if the problem is caught and remedied quickly the risks will be minimal. Of the 1,500 vehicles we attend every month, less than 0.5% have suffered and substantial damage requiring parts replacement.
The safe answer is none. However you might be able to get away with a very low contamination ratio. That being said, we always highly recommend draining anything over a 5% contamination ratio asap.
Putting Super Unleaded, or Shell V-Power, BP Ultimate Unleaded, etc, will have the exact same effect as putting regular unleaded petrol in your diesel car and will need to be drained out and flushed.
No! The EU Block Exemption Regulations clearly state that "the work can be carried out by as long as that garage uses manufacturer approved parts and correctly follows the manufacturer's service schedule."
This might work on some vehicles in some cases, but in the majority on instances it won't and you risk damaging the Lambda sensors as well as fuel pump and injectors, just as a regular misfuel.
In case you have any enquiries or need our assistance please Call us!
We can get you on the road again.
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